THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 166, 27 April 1935, Page 2

THE TURF.

GREYMOUTH JOCKEY CLUB. SISTERINA WINS MAIN EVENT. I (Per Press Association). GREYMOUTH, April 26. The opening day's programme of the Greymouth Jockey Club's autumn meeting, postponed from Wednesday on account of rain, was held yesterday. Threatening weather prevailed, during the forenoon, but it cleared early in the afternoon. The track was holding, but not as heavy as had been anticipated. The attendance was satisfactory for an off day, and speculation was not very spirited. A sum of £3740 10s was handled, against £4053 on the corresponding day last year. Results:— Novice Stakes, of 60 sovs; five furlongs and a half—l Latitude 8.5 (L. J. Ellis) 1, 5 Coal Pit 8.5 2, 4 Cbpena 8.5 3. Won by three lengths; two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.10 1-5. Mawhera Handicap Trot, of 70 sovs; one mile—2 Beverley King scr (J. S. Shaw) 1, 3 Solario scr 2, 4 Glitter scr 3. Won by four lengths; half a length between second and third. Time, 2.22 4-5. Stewards' Handicap, of 70 sovs; six furlongs and a half—l Royal Sceptre 8.8 (L. Harding) 1, 4 Animated 8.2 2, 6 Night Recital; 7.13 3. Won by a head; same between second and third. Time, 1.21 4-5. Hannan Memorial Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile and a quarter—4 Sisterina 7.0 (E. J. Finn) 1, 1 Quietly 8.5 2, 6 Royal Gallant 7.3 3. Won by a length; a neck between second and third. Time, 2.10. Metropolitan Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs; one mile—l Rose Val 7.13 (G. Humphries) 1,2 Earthquake 7.9 2, 8 Quebec 7.6 3. Won by a length; half a leingth between second and third. Time, 1.42 4-5. Kaiata Handicap Trot, of 70 sovs; one mile and a quarter—7 Lil Guy scr (J. P. McNeill) 1, 3 Glitter scr 2, 4 Boltaire 36yds 3. Won by a neck; a length between second and third. Time, 2.55. Flying Handicap, of 70 sovs; five furlongs and a half—4 Bon Tray 8.1 (G. Humphries) 1,2 Arrow Rose 8.4 2, 4 Arena 8.4 3. Won by a length; four lengths between second and third. Time, 1.8. Otira Handicap, of 70 sovs; seven furlongs—l Wino 8.5 (L. J. Ellis) 1, 2 Royal Gallant 7.8 2, 6 Giggleswick 3. Won by a length and a half; three lengths between second "and third. Time, 1.29. ' «,

FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. THE ACCEPTANCES. DUNEDIN, April 26. The following are the acceptances for the first day of the Forbury- Park Trotting Club's winter meeting, which will be held on Thursday:— Bayfield Handicap, of 140 sovs; unhoppled trotters; 3,45 class; one mile and a half—Air Flow, Ann Parrish, Coreopsis, Lady Sonoma, Patty Todd, Princess Guy, Sonoma Boy, Sylvia Moko scr, Ohinemutu 12yds bhd, Renegade 12, Wrackless 12, Travis Pringle 24, Bon Haven 36, Dilfashion 36, Journey's End 36, Silver Sea ,36. Domain Handicap, of 140 sovs; 3.40 class; one mile and a half—Cream Harvester, Gold Valley, Guywin, Mishap, Moana Tama, Plutus, Prince de Oro, Seamark, Shandon Chimes scr, Eighteen Carat 12yds bhd, Embark 12, Prince Roydon 12, Rewai 12, Trinidad 12, Wheat Pool 12, Silk Cord 24, Ozanam 36, Vologda 84. Beach Handicap, of 150 sovs; 2.17 class; one mile—Admiral Bingen (T.), Grace McElwyn, Grey Girl, Guymond, Lynwood, Raider, Racketeer scr, Chenaway 12yds bhd, Kibo 12, Wise Guy 12, Margaret Bell 24. Ritchie Memorial Handicap, of 150 sovs; 3.17 class; one mile and three furlongs—Anthem, Bright Voyage, Doris Derby, Dusky, Enigma (T.), Erin's Chance, Finnebrogue, Gold Salute, Guy Mauritius, Irish Peach, Lord Antrim, Sage King, Sir Gowan, Snowy de Oro, Southern Smile, Wild Dreams scr, Insolvent 12yds bhd, De Soto 12, Vologda 24, Fairhaven 24, Wrackette 24, Sergeant Dallas 36, Rooks Ahead 48.

King George Handicap, of 330 sovs; 4.32 class; two miles—Taxpayer, Todd Lonzia scr, Craganour 12yds bhd, Great Logan 12, Rey Spec 12, Native Chief 24, Trampfast (T.) 36, Master Roy 36, Avernus 48. St. Clair Handicap, of 145 sovs; unhoppled trotters; 4.3 class; one mile and five furlongs—Ann Parrish, Lady Sonoma, Ohinemutu, Renegade, Sonoma Boy, Wrackless scr, Travis Pringle 12yds bhd, Bon Haven 24, Bosun 24, Dilfashion 24, Helen's Bay 24, Journey's End 24, Kippagh 24, Silver Sea 24, Golden Bingen 36, Leeway 48, Chiming Wrack 60. Renown Handicap, of 150 sovs; 3.29 class; one mile and a half —Blandford, Grace McElwyn, Morello, Red Spur scr, Graham Direct 12yds bhd, Guymond 12, Iraq 12, Racketeer 12, Raider 12, All Sunshine 24, Kibo 24, Margaret Bell 36. Flying Handicap, of 200 sovs; 2.47 class; one mile and a quarter —Agile, ©usolina, Mocast, Todd Lonzia, Trampfast scr, Craganour 12yds bhd, Peter Locanda 12, Prairie King 12, Hay Spec 12, Master Roy 24, Muriel de Oro 24, Native Chief 48.

CAMBRIDGE TROTTING CLUB.

THE ACCEPTANCES. AUCKLAND, April 26. Following are the acceptances for the Cambridge Trotting; Club's meeting en Saturday, May 4: — Introduction Handicap, of 65 sovs; 3.5 class; one mile and a quarter — Cherrill, Gay Pirate, Gloster, King's Guide. Kia Kaha, Mountain Flight, Muriel Bond, Ranfurly Lass, Reception, Sports Queen, The Texan, Worthy Boy, Worthy Song scr, Bismuth 12yds bhd, Charteris Bay, Kewpie's Crest, Olax, Tinokaha 36, Star Pronto 48. Leamington Handicap, of 65 sovs; unhoppled trotters; 3.49 class; one mile and a half—Captain Bolt, Hinemoa, Meadow King, Native Tree, Real Red, Sophy Bingen, Waskasu Bell Hea-

ther, Worthy Nor 24yds bhd, Great Admiral 36, Audo Patch 48. Cambridge Trotting Cup, of 200 sovs; 4.34 class; two miles—Homeward, Jackie Thorpe, Manco scr, Francis Lincoln, Realty, War Paint 12yds bhd, Pukemiro 24, Nimbus, Prince Pedro 36. Hautapu Handicap, of 90 sovs; 3.55 class; one mile and five furlongsNative Cole, Min Bells, Winaway, Lady Amanda, Tryment scr, 'Rare Rey 12yds bhd, Alexis 24, Kewpie's King 36, Lady Fame, Parrish Belle (T) 60. Bardowie Handicap, of 75 sovs; ui> hoppled trotters; 4.9 class; one mile and five furlongs—Captain Bolt, Hinemoa, Meadow King, Native Tree, Rose Marble, Stardcwn, Sophy Bingen, Worthy Princess scr. Bell Heather 24yds bhd, Great Admiral 36, Audo Patch 60.

President's Handicap, of 115 sovs; 2.47 class; one mile and a quarter— Bingen Chief, Lady Coronado, Pukemiro, Realty, War Paint scr, Francis Lincoln, Jackie Thorpe, Prince Pedro 12yds bhd, Kewpie's Guy 24, Impromptu 72. Brentwood Handicap, of 90 sovs; 3.43 class; one mile and a half—Gloster, Muriel Bond, Our McKinney, Reception, Roma Girl scr. Bismuth, Jean Parrish 12yds bhd, Home Brew 24, Charteris Bay, Gala Day (T), Kewpie's Crest, King's Play, Red Frontier, Tinokaha 36, llockella 48, Star Pronto 60.

YEARLING SALES AT SYDNEY. GOOD PRICES OBTAINED. i • SYDNEY, April 26. At the concluding day of the yearling sales, Mr D. Mackinnon (Melbourne) paid 600 gs for a shapely chestnut filly by Heroic, from Belle Gallante. Mr Percy Miller, of the Kia Ora Stud, Scone, offered nine colts and 10 fillies by Baralong (imported), also eight fillies by Pantheon (imported), the complete draft realising 3860g5. Peter Pan's half-brother, an attractive colt by Brazen from Adwina, was passed ;n at 800 gs. Mr H. Couzens, of Melbourne, purchased a beautiful bay colt by Spearhead from The Amazon for 350 gs. A large draft of Silvius fillies made from 50gs to 160 gs. The great improvement in racing in the past 12 months has been reflected in higher prices and more spirited bidding at this year's sales. Increased prize-money has brought back to the racing fold many sportsmen whose colours were prominent several years ago, Their presence at the sales was realised by breeders, and made for greater competition than has prevailed for some years.

NEW ZEALAND BUYERS. SYDNEY, April 26. At the yearling sales Mrs W. G. Graham, of New Zealand, bought an Excitement —Glittering colt for 350 guineas. A. H. Long (New Zealand) bought a Silvius—Changeuse gelding for 250 guineas. The New Zealander, Mr G. Barton, secured a Baralong colt from Whillhelmina for 180 gs. FAMOUS SIRES DEAD. LONDON, April 25. Two famous sires, Blandford and Foblaw, are dead. Blandford sired three Derby winners—Windsor Lad, Blenheim and Trigo. Blandford's stock won £75,707 in fiat racing in 1934, beating StockwelPs record by £1866. , Blandford cost Mrs R. Dawson only 730 guineas in 1920. He was a failure on the racecourse, yet sired three Derby winners. His offspring won 201 races, valued at £202,000.